Yamaha DSP-E492 User Manual

Natural Sound AV Processor/Amplifier

Processeur/amplificateur audiovisuel “Son Naturel”

Thank you for selecting this YAMAHA AV Processor/Amplifier.

Nous vous remercions d’avoir porté votre choix sur ce processeur/amplificateur audiovisuel YAMAHA.

DSP-E492

CONTENTS

Safety instructions............................................2

Caution ............................................................3

Supplied Accessories ......................................4

Feauters...........................................................5

Notes about the Remote Control Transmitter

........................................................................5

Profile of This Unit ...........................................6

Speaker Setup ................................................7

Connections ....................................................8

Controls and Their Functions ........................15

Speaker Balance Adjustment ........................18

Basic Operations ...........................................20

Using Digital Sound Field Processor (DSP)

......................................................................23

Troubleshooting .............................................27

Specifications ................................................28

TABLES DES MATIERES

Accessoires fournis .......................................29

Caracteristiques.............................................29

Attention ........................................................30

Remarques concernant la télécommande ....31

Aperçu de cet appareil ..................................32

Installation des enceintes acoustiques ..........33

Raccordements .............................................34

Les commandes et leurs fonctions ................41

Réglage de la balance des enceintes ...........44

Fonctionnement de base ...............................46

Utilisation du processeur de champ sonore

numérique (DSP) ........................................49

En cas de difficulté ........................................53

Caractéristiques techniques ..........................54

OWNER’S MANUAL MODE D’EMPLOI

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1 Read Instructions – All the safety and operating

instructions should be read before the unit is operated.

2 Retain Instructions – The safety and operating instructions

should be retained for future reference.

3 Heed Warnings – All warnings on the unit and in the

operating instructions should be adhered to.

4 Follow Instructions – All operating and other instructions

should be followed.

5 Water and Moisture – The unit should not be used near

water – for example, near a bathtub, washbowl, kitchen
sink, laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, etc.

6 Carts and Stands – The unit should be used only with a

cart or stand that is recommended by the
manufacturer.

6A A unit and cart combination should be

moved with care. Quick stops, excessive
force, and uneven surfaces may cause
the unit and cart combination to overturn.

7 Wall or Ceiling Mounting – The unit should be mounted to

a wall or ceiling only as recommended by the
manufacturer.

8 Ventilation – The unit should be situated so that its

location or position does not interfere with its proper
ventilation. For example, the unit should not be situated
on a bed, sofa, rug, or similar surface, that may block the
ventilation openings; or placed in a built-in installation,
such as a bookcase or cabinet that may impede the flow
of air through the ventilation openings.

9 Heat – The unit should be situated away from heat

sources such as radiators, stoves, or other appliances that
produce heat.

10 Power Sources – The unit should be connected to a power

supply only of the type described in the operating
instructions or as marked on the unit.

11 Power-Cord Protection – Power-supply cords should be

routed so that they are not likely to be walked on or
pinched by items placed upon or against them, paying
particular attention to cords at plugs, convenience
receptacles, and the point where they exit from the unit.

12 Cleaning – The unit should be cleaned only as

recommended by the manufacturer.

13 Nonuse Periods – The power cord of the unit should be

unplugged from the outlet when left unused for a long
period of time.

14 Object and Liquid Entry – Care should be taken so that

objects do not fall into and liquids are not spilled into the
inside of the unit.

15 Damage Requiring Service – The unit should be serviced

by qualified service personnel when:

A. The power-supply cord or the plug has been

damaged; or

B. Objects have fallen, or liquid has been spilled into the

unit; or

C. The unit has been exposed to rain; or
D. The unit does not appear to operate normally or

exhibits a marked change in performance; or

E. The unit has been dropped, or the cabinet damaged.

16 Servicing – The user should not attempt to service the unit

beyond those means described in the operating
instructions. All other servicing should be referred to
qualified service personnel.

17 Power Lines – An outdoor antenna should be located

away from power lines.

18 Grounding or Polarization – Precautions should be taken

so that the grounding or polarization is not defeated.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE

COVER (OR BACK). NO USER-SERVICEABLE

PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO

QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead
symbol, within an equilateral triangle,
is intended to alert you to the
presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the product’s
enclosure that may be of sufficient
magnitude to constitute a risk of
electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within an
equilateral triangle is intended to alert
you to the presence of important
operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the
literature accompanying the
appliance.

•

Explanation of Graphical Symbols

CAUTION

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

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SPECIAL NOTES FOR FCC COMPOSITE DEVICE (for US customers only)

This device is a composite system. The digital device component may not cause harmful interference.

1. IMPORTANT NOTICE : DO NOT MODIFY THIS UNIT!

This product, when installed as indicated in the
instructions contained in this manual, meets FCC
requirements. Modifications not expressly approved by
Yamaha may void your authority, granted by the FCC, to
use the product.

2. IMPORTANT : When connecting this product to
accessories and/or another product use only high quality
shielded cables. Cable/s supplied with this product
MUST be used. Follow all installation instructions.
Failure to follow instructions could void your FCC
authorization to use this product in the USA.

3. NOTE : This product has been tested and found to
comply with the requirements listed in FCC Regulations,
Part 15 for Class “B” digital devices. Compliance with
these requirements provides a reasonable level of
assurance that your use of this product in a residential
environment will not result in harmful interference with
other electronic devices.

This equipment generates/uses radio frequencies and, if
not installed and used according to the instructions
found in the users manual, may cause interference
harmful to the operation of other electronic devices.

Compliance with FCC regulations does not guarantee that
interference will not occur in all installations. If this product
is found to be the source of interference, which can be
determined by turning the unit “OFF” and “ON”, please try
to eliminate the problem by using one of the following
measures:

Relocate either this product or the device that is being
affected by the interference.

Utilize power outlets that are on different branch (circuit
breaker or fuse) circuits or install AC line filter/s.

In the case of radio or TV interference, relocate/reorient the
antenna. If the antenna lead-in is 300 ohm ribbon lead,
change the lead-in to coaxial type cable.

If these corrective measures do not produce satisfactory
results, please contact the local retailer authorized to
distribute this type of product. If you can not locate the
appropriate retailer, please contact Yamaha Electronics
Corp., U.S.A. 6660 Orangethorpe Ave, Buena Park, CA

90620.
The above statements apply ONLY to those products

distributed by Yamaha Corporation of America or its
subsidiaries.

FCC INFORMATION (for US customers only)

YAMAHA and the Electronic Industries Association’s
Consumer Electronics Group want you to get the most out of
your equipment by playing it at a safe level. One that lets the
sound come through loud and clear without annoying blaring or
distortion – and, most importantly, without affecting your
sensitive hearing.

Since hearing damage from loud sounds is often undetectable
until it is too late, YAMAHA and the Electronic
Industries Association’s Consumer Electronics
Group recommend you to avoid prolonged
exposure from excessive volume levels.

We Want You Listening For A Lifetime (for US customers only)

CAUTION : READ THIS BEFORE OPERATING YOUR UNIT.

1. To assure the finest performance, please read this manual

carefully. Keep it in a safe place for future reference.

2. Install this unit in a cool, dry, clean place – away from

windows, heat sources, sources of excessive vibration,
dust, moisture and cold. Avoid sources of humming
(transformers, motors). To prevent fire or electrical shock,
do not expose the unit to rain or water.

3. Never open the cabinet. If something drops into the set,

contact your dealer.

4. Do not use force on switches, controls or connection wires.

When moving the unit, first disconnect the power plug and
the wires connected to other equipment. Never pull the
wires themselves.

5. Always set the VOLUME control to “–

∞

” before starting
the audio source play. Increase the volume gradually to an
appropriate level after playback has been started.

6. Do not attempt to clean the unit with chemical solvents;

this might damage the finish. Use a clean, dry cloth.

7. The openings on the cabinet assure proper ventilation of

the unit. If these openings are obstructed, the temperature
inside the cabinet will rise rapidly. Therefore, avoid placing
objects against these openings, and install the unit in well­ventilated condition. Make sure to allow a space of at least
20 cm behind, 20 cm on the both sides and 30 cm above
the top panel of the unit. Otherwise it may not only damage
the unit, but also cause fire.

8. Be sure to read the “TROUBLESHOOTING” section

regarding common operating errors before concluding that
the unit is faulty.

9. To prevent lightning damage, disconnect the AC power

plug and disconnect the antenna cable when there is an
electrical storm.

10.AC outlet

Do not connect audio equipment to the AC outlet on the
rear panel if that equipment requires more power than the
outlet is rated to provide.

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IMPORTANT

Please record the serial number of this unit in the space
below.

Serial No.:
The serial number is located on the rear of the unit.

Retain this Owner’s Manual in a safe place for future
reference.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

FOR CANADIAN CUSTOMERS

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, MATCH WIDE BLADE
OF PLUG TO WIDE SLOT AND FULLY INSERT.

THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS MEETS ALL
REQUIREMENTS OF THE CANADIAN INTERFERENCE­CAUSING EQUIPMENT REGULATIONS.

The apparatus is not disconnected from the AC power
source as long as it is connected to the wall outlet, even if
the apparatus itself is turned off.

WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this
unit may be damaged.

SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

SINGLE:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL:2ΩMIN./SPEAKER

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

REAR

CENTER

(Europe model)

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES

REC/PAUSE

DIR BDIR A

PLAY

DISC

2CH/6CH VOLUME

PLAY

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

–+

TIME/
LEVEL

TEST

EFFECT

PROGRAM

PROLOGIC

ENHANCED

–+

TAPE

A/B

ON/OFF

TUNER L2

CD L1

DELAY/CENTER

/REAR/SWFR

DVD/LD

VCR

TV/DBS

Remote Control Transmitter

Batteries (size AA, R6, UM-3)

After unpacking, check that the following parts are included.

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Center and Rear Channel Power Amplifier
Center: 60W (8Ω) RMS Output Power,

0.04% THD, 20 – 20.000 Hz

Rear: 60W + 60W (8Ω) RMS Output

Power, 0.04% THD, 20 – 20.000
Hz

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Digital Sound Field Processor

●

Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder

●

Theater-like Sound Experience by the
Combination of Dolby Pro Logic and
YAMAHA DSP Technology (CINEMA DSP)

●

Automatic Input Balance Control for
Dolby Pro Logic Surround

●

Test Tone Generator for Easier Speaker
Balance Adjustment

●

3 Center Channel Modes
(NORMAL/WIDE/PHANTOM)

● Video Signal Input/Output Capability

● 6-Channel Discrete Input Terminals for

Connecting with a Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Decoder

● 6-Channel Input Terminals to Input Audio

Signals from Your Existing Amplifier or
Receiver

● Remote Control Capability

FEATURES

Battery installation

Battery replacement

If you find that the remote control transmitter must be used
closer to the main unit, the batteries are weak. Replace both
batteries with new ones.

Notes

●

Use only AA, R6, UM-3 batteries for replacement.

●

Be sure the polarities are correct. (See the illustration inside
the battery compartment.)

●

Remove the batteries if the remote control transmitter will
not be used for an extended period of time.

●

If batteries leak, dispose of them immediately. Avoid
touching the leaked material or letting it come in contact with
clothing, etc. Clean the battery compartment thoroughly
before installing new batteries.

Remote control transmitter operation range

Notes

●

There should be no large obstacles between the remote
control transmitter and the main unit.

●

If the remote control sensor is directly illuminated by strong
lighting (especially an inverter type of fluorescent lamp etc.),
it might cause the remote control transmitter not to work
correctly. In this case, reposition the main unit to avoid direct
lighting.

1

3

2

l6

20

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0

–dB

30°

30°

Remote control
sensor

Within approximately
6 m (19.7 feet)

NOTES ABOUT THE REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

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PROFILE OF THIS UNIT

You are the proud owner of a Yamaha AV processor/amplifier –an extremely sophisticated audio component. The Digital Sound
Field Processor (DSP) built into this unit takes advantage of Yamaha’s undisputed leadership in the field of digital audio processing
to bring you a whole new world of listening experiences. Follow the instructions in this manual carefully when setting up your system,
and this unit will sonically transform your room into a wide range of listening environments –movie theater, concert hall, and so on.
In addition, you get incredible realism from sources encoded with Dolby Surround using the built-in Dolby Pro Logic Surround
Decoder.
Please read this operation manual carefully and store it in a safe place for later reference.

Digital Sound Field Processing

What is it that makes live music so good? Today’s advanced
sound reproduction technology lets you get extremely close to
the sound of a live performance, but chances are you’ll still
notice something missing: the acoustic environment of the live
concert hall. Extensive research into the exact nature of the
sonic reflections that create the ambience of a large hall has
made it possible for Yamaha engineers to bring you this same
sound in your own listening room, so you’ll feel all the sound of
a live concert.

Furthermore, our technicians, armed with sophisticated
measuring equipment, have even made it possible to capture
the acoustics of a variety of venues such as an actual concert
hall, theater, etc. to allow you to accurately recreate one of
several actual live performance environments, all in your own
home.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround

This unit employs a Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder similar
to professional Dolby Stereo decoders used in many movie
theaters. By using the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder, you
can experience the dramatic realism and impact of Dolby
Surround movie theater sound in your own home. Dolby Pro
Logic employs a four channel five speaker system. The Pro
Logic Surround system divides the input signal into four levels:
the left and right main channels, the center channel (used for
dialog), and the rear surround sound channels (used for sound
effects, background noise, and other ambient noises). The
center channel allows listeners seated in even less-than-ideal
positions to hear the dialog originating from the action on the
screen while experiencing good stereo imaging.
Dolby Surround is encoded on the sound track of pre-recorded
video tapes, laser discs, and some TV/cable broadcasts. When
you play a source encoded with Dolby Surround on this unit,
the Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder decodes the signal and
distributes the surround-sound effects.

This Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder employs a digital
signal processing system. This system improves the stability of
sound at each channel and minimizes crosstalk between
channels, so that positioning of sounds around the room is
more accurate compared with conventional analog signal
processing systems.
In addition, this unit features a built-in automatic input balance
control. This always assures you the best performance without
manual adjustment.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation. “Dolby”, “AC-3”, “Pro Logic”, and the double-D
symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Licensing
Corporation.

Dolby Pro Logic Surround + DSP

Dolby Surround sound system shows its full ability in a large
movie theater, because movie sounds are originally designed
to be reproduced in a large movie theater using many
speakers. It is difficult to create a sound environment similar to
that of a movie theater in your listening room, because the
room size, materials of inside walls, the number of speakers,
etc. of your listening room is much different from those of a
movie theater.
Yamaha DSP technology made it possible to present you with
nearly the same sound experience as that of a large movie
theater in your listening room by compensating for lack of
presence and dynamics in your listening room with its original
digital sound fields combined with Dolby Surround sound field.

The combination of Dolby Pro Logic Surround and DSP is used
on the sound field program “ PRO LOGIC ENHANCED”.

The YAMAHA “CINEMA DSP” logo indicates these programs are
created by the combination of Dolby Pro Logic and YAMAHA
DSP technology.

CINEMA DSP

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SPEAKER CONFIGURATION

5-Speaker Configuration

This configuration is the most effective and recommended one.
In this configuration, the center speaker is necessary as well as
the rear speakers. If the program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or
DOLBY PRO LOGIC ENHANCED is selected, conversations
will be output from the center speaker and the ambience will be
excellent.

• Set the center channel mode to the “NORMAL” or “WIDE”

position. (For details, refer to page 18.)

4-Speaker Configuration

The center speaker is not used in this configuration. If the
program DOLBY PRO LOGIC or DOLBY PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED is selected, the center sound is output from the
left and the right main speakers. However, the sound effect of
other programs can be the same as that of the 5-speaker
configuration.

• Be sure to set the center channel mode to the “PHANTOM”

position. (For details, refer to page 18.)

SPEAKER SETUP

SPEAKERS TO BE USED

This unit is designed to provide the best sound-field quality with a 5-speaker configuration. The most effective speakers to use with
this unit are main speakers, rear speakers and a center speaker. You may omit the center speaker. (Refer to the “4-Speaker
Configuration” shown below.)
The main speakers are used for the main source sound plus the effect sounds. They will probably be the speakers from your present
stereo system. The rear speakers are used for the effect and surround sounds, and the center speaker is for the center sounds
(dialog etc.) within programs encoded with Dolby Surround. The center speaker needs to be equal in power to the main speakers,
although the rear speakers should not be equal. However, all the speakers should have high enough power handling to accept the
maximum output of this unit.

SPEAKER PLACEMENT

The recommended speaker configuration, the 5-speaker configuration, will require two speaker pairs: main speakers (your normal
stereo speakers), and rear speakers, plus a center speaker. When you place these speakers, refer to the following.

Main: In normal position. (The position of your present

stereo speaker system.)

Rear: Behind your listening position, facing slightly inward.

Nearly six feet (approx. 1.8 m) up from the floor.

Center: Precisely between the main speakers. (To avoid

interference with TV sets, use a magnetically shielded
speaker.)

Front L Center Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L

Rear R

Front L Front R

Dialogue

Surround sound

Dialogue

Surround sound

Rear L Rear R

Front R

Center

Front L

TV set

Rear R

Rear L

Main L

Main R

Main L

Main R

Main L

Main R

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CONNECTIONS

REAR PANEL PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

CD

(LINE 1)

TAPE

( MD )

DVD/LD TV/DBS

VCR

TAPEPBREC

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1

3 4

MAIN

TUNER

(LINE 2)

2

MAINS

SPEAKERS

OUTPUT

INPUT OUTPUT

l0 dB 0 dB

l

MAIN
LEVEL

SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

SINGLE:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL:2ΩMIN./SPEAKER

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

REAR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DUAL

(SURROUND)

DUAL

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

DUAL DUAL

SINGLE

REAR

CENTER

I00W MAX.
SWITCHED

AC OUTLET

6CH DISCRETE

INPUT

REARCENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

(SURROUND) (SURROUND)

REARCENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

INPUT
from
AMP/RECEIVER
PREOUT

1

890ABCD

23 4 567

1 6CH DISCRETE INPUT terminals

Connect a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder to these terminals.
6-channels (left main, right main, center, left rear surround,
right rear surround and subwoofer) of discrete audio signals
with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded are input to these
terminals from the decoder.

2 INPUT (from AMP/RECEIVER PREOUT) terminals

These are additional 6-channel audio signal input terminals (for
left main, right main, center, left rear surround, right rear
surround and subwoofer channels) available for inputting
signals from your existing amplifier, receiver, sound processor,
etc. to this unit.
To listen to a sound by reproducing signals input to these
terminals from the external amplifier etc., be sure to set the

PROCESSOR SELECTOR switch on the front panel to the
“EXTERNAL” position. By doing so, the signals input to these

terminals are sent to the corresponding SPEAKERS terminals
and OUTPUT terminals of this unit bypassing any circuit in this
unit. So, volume, tone, etc. must be controlled on the external
amplifier.

3 MAIN OUTPUT terminals

Main-channel line output. Connect these to input terminals of
external stereo power amplifier (MAIN IN or equivalent
terminals of integrated amplifier or receiver) driving the main
speakers.

4 IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch

Select the position whose requirements your speaker system
meets.
Be sure to switch this only when the power of this unit is turned
off.

(Right position)

Center: If you use one center speaker, the impedance of

the speaker must be 8Ω or higher.
If you use two center speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 4Ω or higher.

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 8Ωor

higher.
(Left position)

Center: If you use one center speaker, the impedance of

the speaker must be 4Ω or higher.
If you use two center speakers, the impedance of
each speaker must be 2Ω or higher.

Rear: The impedance of each speaker must be 6Ωor

higher.

WARNING
Do not change the IMPEDANCE SELECTOR switch
setting while the power to this unit is on, otherwise this
unit may be damaged.

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

PROCESSOR

SELECTOR

(Europe model)

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5 MAIN LEVEL switch <U.K. and Europe models only>

Normally set to “0 dB”. If desired, you can decrease the output
level at the MAIN OUTPUT terminals by 10 dB by setting this
switch to “–10 dB”.

6 AC OUTLET (UNSWITCHED)

The power cord of any audio/video unit can be connected to
this outlet.
The power to this outlet is not controlled by this unit’s POWER
switch. This outlet will supply power to the connected unit even
if this unit is turned off.
The maximum power that can be connected to this outlet is
100 watts.

7 AC power cord

After all connections are completed, connect this into a wall AC
outlet.

8 AUDIO SIGNAL connection terminals (for audio source

equipment)

Connect the inputs and/or outputs of your audio equipment.

9 AUDIO/VIDEO SIGNAL connection terminals (for video

source equipment)

Connect the audio and video inputs and/or outputs of your
video equipment.

0 REAR SPEAKERS terminals

When using the built-in rear-channel amplifier, connect the rear
speakers here.

A CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

When using the built-in center-channel amplifier, connect one
or two center speakers here.

B REAR (SURROUND) OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for rear channel line output. There is no
connection to these terminals when you use the built-in
amplifier.
However, if you drive rear speakers with an external stereo
power amplifier, connect the input terminals of the external
amplifier (MAIN IN or AUX terminals of a power amplifier or an
integrated amplifier) to these terminals.

Note

Output level of signals from the MAIN, REAR, CENTER and
SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminals are adjusted by the use of
VOLUME control on the front panel or VOLUME keys on the
remote control transmitter.

C CENTER OUTPUT terminals

These terminals are for center channel line output. There is no
connection to these terminals when you use the built-in
amplifier.
However, if you drive a center speaker with an external power
amplifier, connect the input terminal of the external amplifier
driving a center speaker to one of these terminals.
If you drive two center speakers with external amplifiers,
connect the input terminal of the external amplifier driving
another center speaker to the other terminal.

D SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminals

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass
frequencies.
These terminals are line level outputs for connecting with the
amplifier(s) driving subwoofer(s).
When the input signals to this unit are in normal 2-channel
stereo, these terminals output only frequencies below 150 Hz
(200 Hz for General model only) from the main and center
channels. When signals decoded with the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
are input to this unit and are selected as the input source,
these terminals output signals from the subwoofer channel.

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MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

CD

(LINE 1)

TAPE
( MD )

DVD/LD TV/DBS

VCR

TAPEPBREC

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 3 4

MAIN

TUNER
(LINE 2)

2

(SURROUND)

REAR

CENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

INPUT
from
AMP/RECEIVER
PREOUT

OUTPUT OUTPUT

l0 dB 0 dB

l

MAIN

LEVEL

6CH DISCRETE

INPUT

REAR

CENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

(SURROUND)

I00W MAX.

SWITCHED

AC OUTLET

MAINS

INPUT

OUTPUT

OUTPUT

LINE OUT

LINE IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AUDIO IN

VIDEO IN

VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

MAIN IN

VIDEO IN

EXAMPLES OF BASIC CONNECTIONS

Never plug in this unit and other components until all connections are completed.

Note

When making connections between this unit and other components, be sure all connections are made correctly, that is to say L (left)
to L, R (right) to R, “+” to “+” and “–” to “–”. Also, refer to the owner’s manual for each component to be connected to this unit.
* If you have YAMAHA components numbered as

1, 2, 3, etc. on the rear panel, connections can be made easily by making sure

to connect the output (or input) terminals of each component to the same-numbered terminals of this unit.

1

When this unit is used as a main controller

(Europe model)

To AC outlet

Monitor TV

Amplifier
(for driving main speakers)

Video cassette recorderTV/Satellite tuner

Tape deck,
MD recorder, etc.

CD player

LD player etc.

Main speakers

Left

Right

Tuner

Notes

●

If you select this connecting way, the PROCESSOR
SELECTOR switch on the front panel of this unit must be

set to the “INTERNAL” position.

●

For speaker connections, see page 12 – 13.

See page 11.

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Connecting with a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder

If you have a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit or an LD player etc. which incorporates a Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder, its discrete
outputs can be connected to this unit.

Notes

• The laserdisc player (or another unit) must be also

connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO SIGNAL
INPUT terminals of this unit for playing a source with the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoded or in normal stereo (or
monaural).

• The discrete signals input to this unit cannot be recorded by

a tape deck, MD recorder or VCR. To record a source played
on the laserdisc player (or another unit), it must be
connected to the DVD/LD (or TV/DBS) AUDIO/VIDEO
SIGNAL INPUT terminals of this unit.

• If you made no connection to the SUBWOOFER input

terminal of this unit or you will not use a subwoofer, you
should make a setting for distributing signals at the LFE
channel to the right and left MAIN output terminals on the
Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit.
(For details, refer to the owner’s manual for the Dolby Digital
(AC-3) Decoder unit.

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

CD

(LINE 1)

TAPE

( MD )

DVD/LD TV/DBS

VCR

TAPEPBREC

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1 3 4

TUNER

(LINE 2)

2

(SURROUND)

REAR

CENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

INPUT
from
AMP/RECEIVER
PREOUT

INPUT

6CH DISCRETE

INPUT

REAR

CENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

(SURROUND)

AC-3 RF
OUT

AC-3 RF
IN

DIGITAL
IN

DIGITAL
OUT

VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUT

6CH DISCRETE OUTPUT

CENTER SURROUND

SUB

WOOFER

MAIN

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder unit

RF Demodulator

Laserdisc player with AC-3 RF output or
another unit with AC-3 RF output

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Red: positive (+)
Black: negative (–)

➀

Unscrew the knob.

➁

Insert the bare wire.
[Remove approx. 5mm
(1/4”) insulation from
the speaker wires.]

➂

Tighten the knob and
secure the wire.

<General model only>

Banana Plug connections are also possible. Simply insert the
Banana Plug connector into the corresponding terminal.

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2

3

How to Connect to the REAR and CENTER SPEAKERS terminals

Connect the SPEAKERS terminals to your speakers with wire of the proper gauge, cut as short as possible. If the connections are
faulty, no sound will be heard from the speakers. Make sure that the polarity of the speaker wires is correct, that is the + and –
markings are observed. If these wires are reversed, the sound will be unnatural and lack bass.

Caution
Do not let the bare speaker wires touch each other and do not let them touch any metal part of this unit. This could damage
this unit and/or speakers.

Note

Use speakers with the specified impedance shown on the rear of this unit.

CONNECTING SPEAKERS

MAIN

SPEAKERSOUTPUT OUTPUT

l0 dB 0 dB

l

MAIN

LEVEL

SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

DUAL

:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

SINGLE:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

DUAL

:2ΩMIN./SPEAKER

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

REAR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DUAL

(SURROUND)

DUAL

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

DUAL DUAL

SINGLE

REAR

CENTER

Amplifier
(for driving main speakers)

Center speakerRear speakers

Main speakers

Subwoofer system

(Europe model)

Left Right

LeftRight

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On main speaker connection

This unit is not equipped with amplifiers for driving main
speakers, so connect an external amplifier (power amplifier,
integrated amplifier, receiver, etc.) for driving main speakers to
this unit.
Connect the MAIN OUTPUT terminals of this unit to the MAIN
IN (or equivalent) terminals of the external amplifier, and
connect the main speakers to the speaker terminals of the
external amplifier.

Notes

●

If the external amplifier does not have the MAIN IN (or
equivalent) terminals, this unit can be connected to the AUX
(or TAPE PB) input terminals of the amplifier. If you did so,
make sure to select the “AUX” (or “TAPE”) input source
position and do not change to another input source
selection.

●

To obtain the best performance of this unit, set the volume
control on the external amplifier to about the halfway
position between the min. and max.

On center speaker connection

One or two center speakers can be connected to this unit. If
you cannot place the center speaker on or under the TV, it is
recommended to use two center speakers and place them on
both sides of the TV to orient the center sound at the center
position. For connecting two center speakers, follow the
method shown below.

On subwoofer connection

You may wish to add a subwoofer to reinforce the bass
frequencies.
If you use one subwoofer, connect either of the SUBWOOFER
OUTPUT terminals to the INPUT terminal of the subwoofer
amplifier, and connect the speaker terminals of the subwoofer
amplifier to the subwoofer.
If you wish to obtain more presence in your listening room, the
use of two subwoofers is recommended. To connect two
subwoofers to this unit, connect one SUBWOOFER OUTPUT
terminal to the INPUT terminal of the amplifier driving a
subwoofer, and the other SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal to
the INPUT terminal of the amplifier driving the other subwoofer,
and then connect each subwoofer to the corresponding
amplifier.

With some subwoofers, including the Yamaha Active Servo
Processing Subwoofer System, the amplifier and subwoofer
are in the same unit.

DUAL DUAL

SINGLE

REAR

CENTER

SPEAKERS

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

OUTPUT

REAR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DUAL

(SURROUND)

DUAL

Subwoofer
system

Subwoofer
system

Center speaker Center speaker

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When connecting with your existing integrated amplifier or receiver
which cannot receive signals with the Dolby Digital (AC-3) decoded

(This diagram shows this unit is connected with the Yamaha DSP-A2070 which is equipped with the digital sound field
processor, the Dolby Pro Logic Surround Decoder and seven-speaker driving amplifiers.)

MONITOR

OUT

DVD/LD TV/DBS

IN OUT

VCR

VIDEO SIGNAL

CD

(LINE 1)

TAPE

( MD )

DVD/LD TV/DBS

VCR

TAPEPBREC

OUT

IN OUT

AUDIO SIGNAL

1

3 4

MAIN

TUNER

(LINE 2)

2

(SURROUND)

REARCENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

INPUT
from
AMP/RECEIVER
PREOUT

MAINS

SPEAKERS

OUTPUT

INPUT OUTPUT

l0 dB 0 dB

l

MAIN
LEVEL

SINGLE:8ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER

8ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

SINGLE:4ΩMIN./SPEAKER
DUAL:2ΩMIN./SPEAKER

6ΩMIN./SPEAKER

CENTER

REAR

IMPEDANCE SELECTOR

REAR CENTER

SUB

WOOFER

DUAL

(SURROUND)

DUAL

CAUTION

SEE INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR CORRECT SETTING.

DUAL DUAL

SINGLE

REAR

CENTER

I00W MAX.
SWITCHED

AC OUTLET

6CH DISCRETE

INPUT

REARCENTERMAIN

SUB

WOOFER

(SURROUND)

CENTER IN

MAIN IN

REAR OUT

CENTER OUT

LOW PASS

MAIN OUT

AUDIO OUT

VIDEO OUT

AC-3 RF OUT

AC-3 RF IN

Main speaker

Front effect speaker

Center speaker

Rear speakers

Subwoofer
System

Front effect speaker

Main speaker

Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder

RF demodulator
(YAMAHA APD-1 etc.)

LD player etc.

Amplifier or
receiver

To AC
outlet

Audio/Video equipment

(Europe model)

Left

Left

Right

Right

LeftRight

Notes

●

For the connections to this unit’s 6CH DISCRETE INPUT
terminals, refer to page 11.

●

For the connections of rear speakers and subwoofer(s) to
this unit, refer to page 12 – 13.

●

If you select this connecting way, the PROCESSOR
SELECTOR switch on the front panel must be normally set

to the “EXTERNAL” position. When you will play a source
on the LD player etc. (connected to this unit) with the Dolby
Digital (AC-3) decoded, set the PROCESSOR SELECTOR
switch to the “INTERNAL” position.

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1 POWER switch

Press this switch to switch the power on. Press it again to
switch the power off.

2 Remote control sensor

Receives signals from the remote control transmitter.

3 Display panel

Shows various information. (Refer to page 17 for details.)

4 Input selector buttons

Select a program source to listen to or watch. When a button is
pressed, the name of selected source appears on the display.

5 2CH/6CH selector button

When the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected,
pressing this button switches the input signals between 2
channel stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When
switched to “6CH”, signals from the Dolby Digital (AC-3)
Decoder etc. connected to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT
terminals of this unit are selected as the input signals.

6 VOLUME control

Used to raise or lower the volume level.

7 EFFECT button

Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (including the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder).

8 DSP program selector buttons

Select a DSP program. When a button is pressed, the name of
selected program lights up on the display.

9 CENTER MODE button

Selects a center channel output mode (NORMAL, WIDE or
PHANTOM). (For details, refer to page 18.)

0 DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/–

buttons

Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the center channel output level
(CENTER), the rear channel output level (REAR) and the
output level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the
DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR button and adjust its time or
level by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/– button.

A PROCESSOR SELECTOR switch

When you play a source on an audio/video unit connected to
this unit, set this switch to the “INTERNAL” position. When you
listen to sound reproducing signals input to the INPUT (from
AMP/RECEIVER PREOUT) terminals on the rear panel from
the external amplifier etc., set this switch to the “EXTERNAL”
position.

CONTROLS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

FRONT PANEL

NATURAL SOUND AV PROCESSOR/AMPLIFIER

DSP–E492

CINEMA DSP

POWER

VOLUME

l6

20

28

40

60

l2

8

4

2

0

–dB

DELAY/CENTER

/REAR/SWFR

CENTER

MODE

TIME/LEVEL

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

PRESET

kHz

MHz

MEMORY AUTO PTY HOLD

SLEEP

TAPE MONITOR

STEREO

ms dB

PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED

CONCERT

VIDEO

MONO
MOVIE

STADIUM

DISCO

ROCK CONCERT

CONCERT HALL

VCR DVD/LD

2CH

/

6CH

TV/DBS

TAPE (MD)

MONITOR

TUNER

(LINE 2)

CD

(LINE 1)

NORMAL

WIDE

PHANTOM

EFFECT OFF

PS

EON

INFO AFFAIRS SPORT

NEWS

RT CTPTY

0

20

l00

40 60

EFFECT

PRO LOGIC

ENHANCED MONO MOVIE STADIUM

PROCESSOR

SELECTOR

DISCO

ROCK CONCERT CONCERT HALLCONCERT VIDEO

1

78 9 A

2456

0

3

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For Control of This Unit

1 DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR and TIME/LEVEL +/–

keys

Adjust the delay time (DELAY), the center channel output level
(CENTER), the rear channel output level (REAR) and the
output level to the SUBWOOFER OUTPUT terminal (SWFR).
Select the item which you want to adjust by pressing the
DELAY/CENTER/REAR/SWFR key and adjust its time or level
by pressing the TIME/LEVEL +/– key.

2 2CH/6CH selector key

When the TV/DBS or DVD/LD input source is selected,
pressing this key switches the input signals between 2 channel
stereo signals and 6 channel discrete signals. When switched
to “6CH”, signals from the Dolby Digital (AC-3) Decoder etc.
connected to the 6CH DISCRETE INPUT terminals of this unit
are selected as the input signals.

3 VOLUME +/– keys

Turns the volume level up/down.

4 Input selector keys

Selects input source.

5 Program selector keys

PROGRAM:

When the built-in digital sound field processor (including the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder) is on, this key changes the
currently selected DSP program whenever the right or left side
of this key is pressed.

PROLOGIC:

Directly selects the PRO LOGIC program.

ENHANCED:
Directly selects the PRO LOGIC ENHANCED program.

6 EFFECT ON/OFF key

Switches on/off the digital sound field processor (including the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder).

7 TEST key

Used for speaker balance adjustment. (For details, refer to
page 18 – 19.)

REMOTE CONTROL TRANSMITTER

The remote control transmitter provided with this unit is designed to control all the most commonly used functions of this unit. If the
CD player, tuner and tape deck connected to this unit are YAMAHA components designed for remote control compatibility, then this
remote control transmitter will also control various functions of each component.

REC/PAUSE

DIR BDIR A

PLAY

DISC

2CH/6CH VOLUME

PLAY

PRESET

A/B/C/D/E

–+

TIME/

LEVEL

TEST

EFFECT

PROGRAM

PROLOGIC

ENHANCED

–+

TAPE

A/B

ON/OFF

TUNER L2

CD L1

DELAY/CENTER

/REAR/SWFR

DVD/LD

VCR

TV/DBS

2

2

3

6

7

4

5

3

1

1

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TAPE MON

ms dB

PRO LOGIC
ENHANCED

CONCERT

VIDEO

MONO

MOVIE

STADIUM

DISCO

ROCK CONCERT

CONCERT HALL

NORM

WIDE

PHANTOM

EFFECT OFF

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5

1 Multi-information display

Displays various information, for example name of selected
DSP program and name of selected input source.

2 Center channel mode indicators

The name of a selected center channel mode lights up only
when a program which uses the Dolby Pro Logic Surround
decoder is selected.

3 EFFECT OFF indicator RX-V592RDS only

Lights up if neither the digital sound field processor nor the
Dolby Pro Logic Surround decoder is on. In this state, sound
output is 2-channel stereo.

4 TAPE MON indicator

Lights up when the tape deck (or MD recorder etc.) is selected
as the input source by pressing the TAPE (MD) MONITOR
button.

5 DSP program indicators

The name of a selected DSP program lights up when the built­in digital sound field processor and/or the Dolby Pro Logic
Surround decoder is on.

DISPLAY PANEL

For Other Component Control

Identify the remote control transmitter keys with your
component’s keys. If these keys are identical, their functions
will be the same. On each key function, refer to the
corresponding instruction on your component’s manual.

1 Tape deck keys

Controls tape deck.
* DIR A, B and A/B are applicable only to double

cassette tape deck.

* For a single cassette deck with automatic reverse

function, pressing DIR A will reverse the direction of
tape running.

2 Tuner keys

Controls tuner.

+: Selects higher preset station number.
–: Selects lower preset station number.
A/B/C/D/E: Selects the group (A – E) of preset station

numbers.

3 CD player keys

Controls compact disc player.
* DISC is applicable only to compact disc changer.